Who are Appetite for Business

Making Microsoft work harder for your business.

You’ve invested in the technology. So why is your team still working around it?

People are still wasting time. Processes are still manual. Information is hard to find. And the problems technology was meant to solve are still landing back on your desk.

We help you fix what’s getting in the way and get more from the Microsoft 365 and AI tools you’re already paying for  making work simpler, faster and less frustrating.

And because we’re fully independent built on values, process and care we recommend what’s right for your business, not what makes us more money.

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Our Mission

Technology that works for your people

Right now, every technology investment has to earn its place.

But when technology isn’t your world, knowing who to trust  and whether the advice you’re getting is actually right for your business  isn’t easy. Especially when a new AI or technology expert seems to appear every day.

We bring experienced, accredited expertise with fully independent advice and a clear focus on business results.

We won’t sell you technology you don’t need. We’ll help you get more from what you already have, fix what’s wasting time and money, and only recommend investment when there’s a good reason for it.

You’ll always know what we recommend, why, what it costs and what you can expect in return.

No unnecessary spend. No jargon. No surprises.

Just good advice that makes your business work better.

Who We Are

One Accountable Team.
Unbiased Advice.
Just the way it should be.

We’re not a faceless technology provider. We’re real people who get to know you, your team and how your business works.

You won’t be passed through layers of a company or left chasing someone who can make a decision. You’ll work directly with an experienced senior team who know your business, take ownership and get things done.

Whether you have an internal team or no one responsible we seamlessly  slot into your team to bolster your resources and get projects moving fast.

Why Work With Us

Does this sound familiar?

Everyone uses Microsoft 365 differently, creating confusion and rework

Information lives everywhere, making it hard to find, trust or reuse

You’re unsure who can access what - and Copilot has raised the stakes

Too much work still relies on email, spreadsheets and manual effort

You’re paying for M365, but struggling to realise real value

You want to use AI, but your data, skills and governance aren’t ready

If so, you’re not behind. You’re just missing the right foundations.

Why Work With Us?

M365 support designed for ambitious SMEs

For the cost of one hire, you get the impact of a full M365 team to support strategy, governance and security, adoption, execution and support without the cost, risk or difficulty of recruitment.

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Why Work With Us?

Hiring in-house?

Hiring internally can be slow, expensive and high-risk – especially when momentum matters.

In-house you often find...

  • Focussed on implementation, not impact
  • Recruitment delays stall progress
  • Employment costs extend far beyond salary
  • Priorities change, but fixed roles remain
  • One hire rarely covers the breadth of skills needed

With Appetite for Business, you get:

  • Designed for SMEs and focused on business outcomes
  • Expertise and delivery skills on tap to a full team of senior specialists
  • Faster, measurable progress, with results in weeks, not months
  • Flexible, outcome-led support you need exactly when you need it
  • Avoid the overheads and limited skills of an internal hire
Our Values

How it all began

Sheryl saw first-hand the challenges facing SME businesses: distributed teams, no consistent way of working, too many disconnected systems, and little clarity on how technology could actually support day-to-day work. The result? Long hours, unnecessary stress, inefficiency and business owners lying awake at night.

Appetite for Business began at Sheryl’s kitchen table, built on a simple belief: technology should make work and life better.

No grey suits. No techno jargon. No blind leaps of faith. Just a modern technology partner that puts people, purpose, and practical outcomes first.

 

We treat everyone like a human being, acknowledging everyone’s concerns, ambitions and vulnerabilities.

 

We do things in the right way, for the right reasons, always making progress towards what’s important.

 

Our customers don’t stand still and neither do we. We push boundaries and innovate and challenge ourselves to continuously grow.

 

We believe in partnerships built on mutual care and respect, where our actions support each other’s success.

 

We bring discipline, precision, and professionalism to every task, big or small.

 

A mindset that defines how we show up every day – accountable, proactive, and solution-driven.

Dedicated to delivering value value every step of the way

Our People

Meet the team

Whether you’re ready to take a more structured approach to how technology supports your business, exploring what’s possible or simply want straight-talking practical advice on getting more value from the Microsoft 365 and Copilot tools you already use, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

• We’ll take the time to understand your business

• We’ll map out an approach together based on your goals and how to get the most of the tools you already use

Sheryl Newman

Founder & CEO

Andy Ross

Chief Technology Officer

Betsy Martin

Lead Developer - Technical

Phil Morrison-Maclean

Senior Cloud & Security Analyst

Magdalena Geizler-Mowa

Business Support Co-ordinator

David Stuart

M365 Consultant

Rebecca Jones

Developer

Callum Thompson

Developer

Buddy

Head of PupLick Relations

I know what it’s like to grow an SME: processes that don’t scale, staff stretched to the limit, and tools like Microsoft 365, Copilot AI, and the Power Platform that promise a lot but rarely deliver real outcomes without the right guidance. With deep industry experience, I’ve seen teams firefight inefficiencies, juggle manual work, and balance ambition with risk all while doing the right thing for the business.

We cut through that complexity to deliver practical, measurable digital outcomes and are commited to helping teams work smarter, giving leaders clarity, and making work genuinely better for the people who do it.

A photograph of Sheryl Newman, CEO of Appetite.

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